Risk and Compliance Manager

Job Title: Risk and Compliance Manager

Company: IWCF Operations Ltd

Location: Montrose, UK (Hybrid- home and office)

Job Type: Full-time (35 hours)

Salary: Competitive

About IWCF:

International Well Control Forum (IWCF) is a purpose-led independent body with over 30 years' experience in well control safety training, accreditation and certification. IWCF is focused on reducing global well incidents and creating a safer environment. With a network of members and accredited training centres worldwide we believe that a well-trained workforce is essential for the prevention of well control incidents to protect life, assets and the natural environment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace for all employees.

Our Board of Trustees, comprised of elected members from regional branches, sets IWCF's strategic direction. Trustees work collaboratively with the CEO to implement policies and oversee day-to-day operations.

Our Mission, Vision and Values:

Our Mission: Define, deliver, and maintain the highest possible standards in well control training, accreditation, and certification. Provide competency assurance and continuous development globally.

Our Vision: No risk to life, assets, or the natural environment through well control incidents.

Core Values: We take pride in upholding these core values:

• Care: We are deeply committed to safeguarding people and the environment.
• Integrity: We operate transparently, ethically, and with accountability.
• Courage: We embrace challenges and foster innovation.
• Innovation: We continually improve through creative and forward-thinking solutions.

Why Join Our Team?

At IWCF, we believe that our people are our most valuable asset. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that is making a global impact on well control safety. Here's why you should consider working with us:

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission to make the oil and gas industry safer and more sustainable.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate professionals who value innovation and teamwork.
• Career Development: Gain exposure to global operations and opportunities to grow professionally.
• Well-Being Focused: Enjoy comprehensive benefits that prioritise your health, work-life balance, and future security.

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Risk andCompliance Manager to lead the Compliance and Quality Assurance team. The position is largely independent but part of the IWCF management team. The risk and compliance function is responsible for management of Compliance and Quality Assurance as well as keeping the senior management and board informed of business risks.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage and develop IWCF's compliance program ensuring that IWCF is compliant with all relevant requirements.
• Perform risk assessments to understand the level, significance and scope of risk in IWCF's risk and compliance procedures, maintain an overall risk register.
• Management of both internal and external audit systems.
• Maintain IWCF investigation systems and procedures related to breaches of regulations and statutes.
• Maintenance and development of a system of safeguards for the prevention of assessment and certification fraud, this includes monitoring developments in fraud technology.
• Continued development of a risk and compliance framework for the organisation.
• Ensuring that requirements of ISO 9001/2015 are met and certification maintained.
• Supporting supplier selection processes and implementation of contracts.

Candidate Requirements:

We are looking for individuals with:

• Excellent organisational and management skills.
• Extensive experience with compliance and risk management, preferably more than 10 years.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• In depth knowledge of ISO9001 requirements and knowledge of ISO17024.
• Ability to deal with confidential matters with discretion and tact.
• Extensive working knowledge with risk management tools and procedures.
• Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams etc and the use of databases.
• Ability to build supportive relationships across the organisation and work effectively in a team.
• Education at Degree level, though personal qualities are important.

Company Benefits:

IWCF offers an enhanced benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary.
• An extra week's holiday, in addition to the statutory 28 days (including public holidays).
• An extra day's annual leave for your birthday.
• Generous employer pension contributions (10%).
• Income protection insurance (5 years of cover if unable to work due to illness or injury).
• Death in service insurance (3x annual salary).
• Private medical insurance.
• Annual individual gym membership paid by the company.
• And more

Please submit your CV and covering letter including your location and salary expectations, by the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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